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The Thornton Hunt Inn is a traditional Freehouse set in an attractive grade II listed building (listed in 1985), which dates back to around the Eighteenth Century. It has been said that King Henry the Eighth stayed on this site while visiting Thornton Abbey.  The Inn is situated in the quaint village of Thornton Curtis on the A1077, approx. 18 miles from Scunthorpe, 5 miles from Barton-upon-Humber (and the Humber Bridge), 4 miles south of New Holland and 19 miles from Grimsby, and lies in the heart of the glorious North Lincolnshire countryside (national grid reference is TA087178). The parish covers over 4,900 acres and includes the hamlet of Burnham, 2 miles west of the village.

We offer a wide selection of bitter/real ales, lagers, stout, cider, wines, spirits, soft drinks and children's drinks. Our extensive bar menu is mainly homemade encompassing local produce where possible. We have a varied selection of starters, main courses (roast's available Sunday's), steaks, salads, omelettes, baguettes and wonderful home-made desserts. Our "Rijo Bean to Cup Manchine" produces specialty coffee's, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Hot Chocolate, Mocha and Espresso (they are also available for take out). We also offer an excellent children's menu, as children are always most welcome. Why not just bring them for a drink and let them visit the children's fun trail or if the weather is up to it you can always eat outdoors!

Food is served daily, our winter opening times are, Monday to Friday 12-2pm & 6.30-9pm, Saturday 12-2pm & 6-8.30pm, Sunday 12-2pm & 6-8.30pm.  All of our menu's can be viewed in the "Main Menu" under the "Bar & Menu's" heading.

If you are visiting the area on business or pleasure, working at the oil refinery, the ports at Immingham or Humberside Airport or simply enjoying many of our attractions in North Lincolnshire we can provide en-suite accommodation at competitive prices. All of our rooms have been furnished to a "Four Star - Inn Visit Britain Grading".  Please look at the "Accommodation" page in the main menu list for further details and tariff. We also offer Wi-Fi internet access in all our bedrooms. 

We operate a regular e-mailing list which details our forthcoming events, Christmas festivities, themed evening, special offers etc. If you would like to join this list please send us a email.

Latest News 

We have won the following award:

Runner Up

"Taste of Excellence Awards"

Best Pub Meal Award 2010/11

Through the "Lincolnshire Life Magazine" 

20% OFF your FOOD BILL on selected Monday's throughout the year. Please send us a email to receive your voucher.

Valentine's Dinner Tuesday 14th February, bookings are now available. 2 course £14.49 & 3 course £17.49. A deposite of £10 per person is required to secure your table. If you would like a copy of the menu please send us an email.

Local History

The Abbey of St. Mary, also known as Thornton Abbey, sits just east of the village. The Abbey was founded in 1139 by Wlliams le Gros, Earl of Yorkshire and reached status of Abbey in 1148. It was seized by the crown in the Dissolution of 1541. It is now an English Heritage site.

Our village Anglican parish church is dedicated to St. Lawrence and seats around 300 people. The church is built of stone in the 13th century in the early English style, consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and an embattled western tower with pinnacles and  containing 5 bells. Inside there are lively stiff-leaf capitals and dog tooth decorations on the south door. The Early Norman black marble Tourrai font is square in plan, the bowl is curiously carved, resting on a large central shaft, with a smaller one at each angle, the whole surface is enriched with sculpture in low relief and is one of few in England. The church was restored in 1883/84 and additional work was carried out in 2009/10. A clock was added to the tower in 1901. The Anglican Parish register dates from the year 1568.

The name "Thornton" is from the Old English "thorn+tun" meaning "the farmstead or village where thorn trees grow". The origin of the "Curtis" part of the village name is unknown. In the "1086 Domesday Book" the name is rendered as "Torentune".

A Public Elementary School was built in 1873 to hold around 100 children. A new wing was added in 1904. Both buildings are now residential properties.